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Admissions deadline calendar · 2026–27

Every deadline that decides admission, on one calendar

Application deadlines for the top 40 national universities, top 5 liberal arts colleges, top 80 medical schools and top 10 private high schools, plus SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP, competition, award and summer program dates. Pick a category, then move month by month.

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    This month’s deadlines, October 2026 (57)
    1. Oct 1, 2026 Baylor College of Medicine — TMDSAS primary (Medical schools)
    2. Oct 1, 2026 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    3. Oct 1, 2026 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    4. Oct 1, 2026 Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio — TMDSAS primary (Medical schools)
    5. Oct 1, 2026 Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    6. Oct 1, 2026 PSAT/NMSQT — Exam window start (Tests)
    7. Oct 1, 2026 Stanford University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    8. Oct 1, 2026 UC Davis School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    9. Oct 1, 2026 UT Southwestern Medical School — TMDSAS primary (Medical schools)
    10. Oct 1, 2026 University of Minnesota Medical School — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    11. Oct 1, 2026 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    12. Oct 1, 2026 University of Washington School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    13. Oct 1, 2026 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    14. Oct 3, 2026 SAT — Test date (Tests)
    15. Oct 7, 2026 The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    16. Oct 9, 2026 Stanford University School of Medicine — Secondary (Medical schools)
    17. Oct 11, 2026 UMass Chan Medical School — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    18. Oct 15, 2026 Albert Einstein College of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    19. Oct 15, 2026 Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    20. Oct 15, 2026 Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    21. Oct 15, 2026 Duke University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    22. Oct 15, 2026 Emory University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    23. Oct 15, 2026 Georgia Institute of Technology — Early Action (Colleges)
    24. Oct 15, 2026 Harvard Medical School — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    25. Oct 15, 2026 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    26. Oct 15, 2026 Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Secondary (Medical schools)
    27. Oct 15, 2026 NYU Grossman School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    28. Oct 15, 2026 Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    29. Oct 15, 2026 Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    30. Oct 15, 2026 SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    31. Oct 15, 2026 The University of Texas at Austin — Early Action (Colleges)
    32. Oct 15, 2026 University of California San Diego School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    33. Oct 15, 2026 University of California San Francisco School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    34. Oct 15, 2026 University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Anschutz) — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    35. Oct 15, 2026 University of Florida — Early Decision I (Colleges)
    36. Oct 15, 2026 University of Michigan Medical School — Secondary (Medical schools)
    37. Oct 15, 2026 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Early Action (Colleges)
    38. Oct 15, 2026 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    39. Oct 15, 2026 University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    40. Oct 15, 2026 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    41. Oct 15, 2026 Wake Forest University School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    42. Oct 15, 2026 Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    43. Oct 15, 2026 Yale School of Medicine — AMCAS primary (Medical schools)
    44. Oct 17, 2026 ACT — Test date (Tests)
    45. Oct 22, 2026 Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons — Secondary (Medical schools)
    46. Oct 22, 2026 Harvard Medical School — Secondary (Medical schools)
    47. Oct 22, 2026 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Secondary (Medical schools)
    48. Oct 23, 2026 SAT — Registration deadline (Tests)
    49. Oct 23, 2026 USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) — Science & research (Awards)
    50. Oct 26, 2026 Congressional App Challenge — Computer science & engineering (Awards)
    51. Oct 27, 2026 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (High School) — Computer science & engineering (Awards)
    52. Oct 27, 2026 SAT — Late registration deadline (Tests)
    53. Oct 28, 2026 AMC 10 / AMC 12 (MAA American Mathematics Competitions) — Mathematics (Awards)
    54. Oct 29, 2026 Conrad Challenge — Science & research (Awards)
    55. Oct 29, 2026 Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — Secondary (Medical schools)
    56. Oct 30, 2026 PSAT/NMSQT — Exam window end (Tests)
    57. Oct 30, 2026 University of Minnesota Medical School — Secondary (Medical schools)

    College deadlines

    Early rounds close in early November. Strong essays take weeks, so start well before the date. See our college essay coaching.

    Medical school deadlines

    Applying early in the cycle matters as much as the deadline. Plan primaries, secondaries and interviews with medical admissions consulting.

    Tests, awards and programs

    Register before the regular deadline to avoid late fees. Browse academic awards and summer programs, or get ready with test prep.

    Deadline questions families ask

    What is the difference between Early Decision and Early Action?

    Early Decision (ED) is binding: if you are admitted, you agree to enroll and withdraw your other applications. Early Action (EA) is not binding: you hear back early and still have until the regular reply date to decide. Some colleges use Restrictive or Single-Choice Early Action, which limits where else you can apply early.

    When are most college application deadlines?

    Many Early Decision and Early Action deadlines fall on November 1 or November 15, and many Regular Decision deadlines fall between January 1 and January 15. Each college sets its own dates, so check every school on your list.

    When should medical school applicants apply?

    Many medical schools review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle matters as much as the final deadline. Plan your primary application, secondary essays and interview preparation well ahead. See medical admissions consulting and BS/MD programs.

    Where do these dates come from?

    Each date links to the official site of the college, test or program for the 2026–27 cycle. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official site before you submit.

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